Here are two more Leadership-inspired projects. On the left, my version of the Monster Hugs Valentines that are available thru January 27 or while supplies last. They are designed so that you can attach candy to the monster’s belly and wrap her arms around it. A Hershey Nugget fits perfectly, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Favors
Paper Pumpkin News and Retro Fresh Clothespins
Stampin’ Up! has evaluated the comments on Paper Pumpkin (good and bad) and addressed the issue of content in the upcoming monthly kits. At Leadership in Houston last week, we got to see the February and March kits, and there is definitely an improvement in value. SU! will also be … Continue reading
Ombre Bookmarks
I have combined several topics from our Make-n-Take night at Leadership with this project. The design of these bookmarks was presented by Brandi Barnard. Brandi showed us how to color the Whisper White piece by simply pressing a stamp pad to the cardstock. She used one color on her bookmark, … Continue reading
Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags
I have been anxious to break into this Pop & Place kit, and finally got the chance! There are some great stamps in this photopolymer set, and the picture doesn’t begin to show the fine detail. I made all of the tags shown in this picture with just a few … Continue reading
Favors from the Envelope Punch Board
I made both of these full-size candy bar wrappers using the envelope punch board, and will start with detailed instructions on the “crackers” shown on the right, which each hold a 3 Musketeers bar. There are many different patterns available, and they can be altered to suit the dimensions that … Continue reading
Festive Flurry Ornament Kit
I want to highlight this new kit that is available while supplies last. The kit includes everything you need (minus adhesive) to create 10 snowflakes, including 10 feet of Soft Sky Ribbon Printed cardstock – die cut and scored, ready to be assembled (Soft Sky, Crumb Cake, Whisper White … Continue reading
Weekly Deals and November Club Projects
First of all, a link to the weekly deals… Click here to view the weekly deals. We made this gate fold window card in Stamp Club this month. Here is what it looks like opened up… You can use any of your framelit shapes to make a window card. Simply … Continue reading
Tag a Bag Gift Bags and Mini Muslin Bags
I have converted the flat Tag a Bag Gift Bags (p 158 Annual Catalog) to standing bags even though they are already cute when flat as shown in the catalog. The easiest way to use these bags is with the Tag a Bag Accessory Kit. However, if you want to … Continue reading
Halloween Hello Treats
We made these treats at a workshop in Columbus yesterday – they would be great in any colors, for any occasion. There is a small Hershey bar inside, but you could substitute any small, flat candy or gum. I saw this idea on Dawn Olchefske’s blog; she used Chiclets. Start … Continue reading